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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.23, 908.39 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.23, 908.39 and 374.56 is: 562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.23 : 908.39 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.23/908.39 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.23x = 908.39 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.23x = 340,245.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,245.22/605.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.18

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